For our first Weekly Show Spotlight, we sat down with Pete Zdziarski, Noah Bowman, and Will Jones, the hosts of two of our great new shows: The Sunday Recoup and Thirsty Thursday. Here’s what they had to say
WJJW: First off, introduce yourselves (Name – Graduating Class – Major – Hometown):
Will: Peter Zdziarski – 2015 – English Communications – Southfield, MA
Noah Bowman – 2015 – Arts Management – Brooklyn, NY
Will Jones – 2015 – Sport Management – Sturbridge, MA
WJJW: When did you start your show, and when does it run each week?
Will: We began in the Fall of 2011. The Sunday Recoup is every Sunday from 2pm – 5pm, and Thirsty Thursday runs from 6pm-9pm every Thursday.
WJJW: What types of music do you typically play on the show?
Will: Everything. Indie, rock, hip-hop, etc.
WJJW: What is your favorite thing about college radio?
Will: There are a lot of responsibilities, but it is worth it for the freedom and flexibility you have on the air.
WJJW: Are there any cool or unique things you’ve done or are planning to do on the show?
Will: We want to have a live performance on the show. We’re also planning on having on-air guests for every show. We’re always looking to do talk sessions with fun topics (battle of the sexes, dumb fun stuff like that).
WJJW: (for each DJ) Top 5 records?
Noah: Menomena – Friend and Foe
My Morning Jacket – Z
Sunset Rub Down – Dragon Slayer
Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s – Not Animal
Japandroids – Post-Nothing
Pete: How the West Was Won – Led Zeppelin
Rubber Factory – Black Keys
Transatlanticism – Death Cab For Cutie
Broken Boy Soldiers – The Raconteurs
Show Your Bones – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Will: Dave Matthews Band – The Best of What’s Around
Lupe Fiasco – Lasers
Eminem – 8 Mile
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Greatest Hits
Kanye West – The College Dropout
WJJW: Cool. Where on the internet can people find out more about your show?
Will: Check out the Facebook group for The Sunday Recoup.
WJJW: Anything else you’d like to add?
Will: WE NEED MORE LISTENERS!
Make sure to check out both Thirsty Thursday and The Sunday Recoup! Stay tuned for another weekly show spotlight next week!
Yes! Sunday Recoup and Thirsty Thursday! Every body listen to us!